Botox for a TMD, TMJ+ Migraines

BOTOX FOR A TMD, TMJ + MIGRAINES TMD TMJ Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is caused by jaw, facial muscle, and joint problems. The joint responsible for chewing is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and connects the temporal bone of the skull to the lower jaw. SCIENCETMD behind The muscles and bones affected by TMD 1 TEMPORALIS MUSCLE closes and retracts the mandible (jaw bone). 2 TEMPOROMANDBULAR JOINT connects the temporal bone of the skull to the mandible. 3 MASSETER MUSCLE closes the jaw for chewing. TMD CAUSES FACT many TMD/TMJ issues can trigger migraines and chronic headaches. clenching or grinding teeth day-to-day stress BOTOX Helps stop muscle contraction but also relieves pain by preventing nerves from releasing inflammatory molecules. Inactivates the nerve endings that cause muscles to contract, eliminating involuntary contractions in the jaw (like when sleeping or stressed). TREATMENT 73% 116 patients treated for TMJ with million Americans number of months sufferred from jaw-related pain in 2013 Botox saw immediate Botox treatments last improvement AtlantaDentalSpa.com SET UP TREATMENT 770.998.3838 ATLANTA DENTAL SPA References Herring, Susan. Botox & Myofascial TMJ Pain Study. TMJ News Bites 2011;3(4). American Academy of Facial Esthetics Trained Physicians, Dentists and Nurses. Botox Treatment for TMJ. http://www.facialesthetics.org/patient-info/botox-procedures/tmj- treatments. Accessed Jan. 30, 2014. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. 2013; No. 13-3487. Dym, H. Israel, H. Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders. Dental Clinics of North America 2012;56(1):149-161. COMPLETE HEALTH DENTISTRY AtlantaDentalSpa.com | 770.998.3838